oh my god, thank you touring plans!!! Polynesian view

[TheFloatingBear]

We've been on that side of Fiji before, @Farro - I don't remember the room number. It was awesome! Can see some activity but still a bit away from the action so fairly quiet - so pretty in the morning and at night! Have fun!

 

[Shellyb84]

Awesome view! I may have to change my room request (if it's still standard next year).

 

[cbonebt]

When can we request buildings or rooms? Coming in February..

 

[Shellyb84]

When can we request buildings or rooms? Coming in February..

Anytime prior to 5 days before check-in, if you call. If you use Touring Plans they fax your request at 5 days prior to check-in.

 

[disneyjr77]

Beautiful!!! Have a great trip

 

[SL6827]

TPs has work well for me too.

 

[elle101me]

We were one floor down in 2313 last year. I loved that view. Enjoy your stay!!

 

[hllb]

For the record, Len said they plan on updating the map on TP in the next few weeks. They were holding off as long as they could since 2017 reservations would still want to reference the "old" categories.

 

[Silvermist999]

Gorgeous!!! Wish I was back at the Poly! Enjoy your stay!!

 

[AngiTN]

For the record, Len said they plan on updating the map on TP in the next few weeks. They were holding off as long as they could since 2017 reservations would still want to reference the "old" categories.

That would be nice and I appreciate all they do over there but they aren't usually so quick to update their room listings. I think Poly DVC was open a year and it still came up as Standard rooms (non-DVC). It still might, I haven't looked in a while. And Copper Creek has been open about 6 months and it's still not on there at all. So it would be unusual for them to update it so quick.

 

[hllb]

That would be nice and I appreciate all they do over there but they aren't usually so quick to update their room listings. I think Poly DVC was open a year and it still came up as Standard rooms (non-DVC). It still might, I haven't looked in a while. And Copper Creek has been open about 6 months and it's still not on there at all. So it would be unusual for them to update it so quick.

Just sharing what he told me in the forums earlier today. They are currently working on it.

 

[AngiTN]

Just sharing what he told me in the forums earlier today. They are currently working on it.

Oh, I understand. Simply pointing out that sometimes, their idea of a few weeks may not be what your idea is, in case you look and don't find them changed.
I use their service for every trip so I am crossing my fingers they get the categories updated sooner rather than later

 

[Dug720]

For the record, Len said they plan on updating the map on TP in the next few weeks. They were holding off as long as they could since 2017 reservations would still want to reference the "old" categories.

Will this apply to all resorts? I was just looking at Standard View 2 Queen beds at AKL and was AMAZED at the number that popped up - MANY of which had near perfect views of the Savannah. And the FEW rooms that showed up for "Savannah View" (not Arusha) and can't help but suspect there are a lot of miscategorized rooms on there...

 

[hllb]

Will this apply to all resorts? I was just looking at Standard View 2 Queen beds at AKL and was AMAZED at the number that popped up - MANY of which had near perfect views of the Savannah. And the FEW rooms that showed up for "Savannah View" (not Arusha) and can't help but suspect there are a lot of miscategorized rooms on there...

Not sure, but if you have access to their forums, you can ask @Len

 

[keishashadow]

TPs has work well for me too.

I finally joined this year. Disappointed in that not once in six different resorts did i receive what (not the building/floor/general area) I carefully requested.

Realize it's just a request & the luck of the draw but wondering if the room assigners really take notice of them when the resorts are at high occupancy

One more try after thanksgiving @ SSR, fingers crossed. Have preferred but it's such a large resort, really wanted a view of DTD & walkable to dining there.

 

[LSUmiss]

I finally joined this year. Disappointed in that not once in six different resorts did i receive what (not the building/floor/general area) I carefully requested.

Realize it's just a request & the luck of the draw but wondering if the room assigners really take notice of them when the resorts are at high occupancy

One more try after thanksgiving @ SSR, fingers crossed. Have preferred but it's such a large resort, really wanted a view of DTD & walkable to dining there.

I always just fax my request 3 days before check-in directly to the resort. In the past there has been some argument as to if this works, but I have gotten my requests every time for 15+ trips.

 

[keishashadow]

I always just fax my request 3 days before check-in directly to the resort. In the past there has been some argument as to if this works, but I have gotten my requests every time for 15+ trips.

Congrats to you.

My stays are mostly DVC, somewhat expected less success. However, i struck out with room only booked thru CRO too (for a five day stay @ Pop middle of Oct.)

couldn't have been assigned a room further than what i had requested (upper floor, renovated in standard) lol

I wound up in preferred bldg but next to one of those golf cart/luggage corrals. So noisy though out the night - Beep beep, sound of small engines & much foot traffic. Ah well, least we were in WDW .

 

[LSUmiss]

Congrats to you.

My stays are mostly DVC, somewhat expected less success. However, i struck out with room only booked thru CRO too (for a five day stay @ Pop middle of Oct.)

couldn't have been assigned a room further than what i had requested (upper floor, renovated in standard) lol

I wound up in preferred bldg but next to one of those golf cart/luggage corrals. So noisy though out the night - Beep beep, sound of small engines & much foot traffic. Ah well, least we were in WDW .

To be fair I’ve only had success at Poly, POR, GF, CR, & BC. I’ve never made requests at any other resort. I also have never asked for anything that would be considered an upgrade.

 

[keishashadow]

To be fair I’ve only had success at Poly, POR, GF, CR, & BC. I’ve never made requests at any other resort. I also have never asked for anything that would be considered an upgrade.

I did hit via my own fax to PORR once, standard booking wound up near mansions/close to main pool. Very nice location and a corner room.

What's funny is i was 'upgraded' to preferred at Pop vs the standard i booked but it wasn't a score by any means IMO

Considering going back to checking in @ resort early in the day to do a face to face with the desk to reaffirm my request vs relying upon online checkin with the text message system.

 

[AngiTN]

Will this apply to all resorts? I was just looking at Standard View 2 Queen beds at AKL and was AMAZED at the number that popped up - MANY of which had near perfect views of the Savannah. And the FEW rooms that showed up for "Savannah View" (not Arusha) and can't help but suspect there are a lot of miscategorized rooms on there...

There are miscategorized rooms on TP. And a lot with incorrect bed configurations.
As for the photos, remember, those are guest provided photos, not TP provided (in most cases) and I believe they have to rely on guest honesty that the pic they give is really taken from the room they say it is.

Considering going back to checking in @ resort early in the day to do a face to face with the desk to reaffirm my request vs relying upon online checkin with the text message system.

You can still do both. Just because you got a room notice via text doesn't mean you can't go to the front desk too.